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Honda Accord Hybrid MPG-Real World Numbers

138 messages,  Last post on Jul 27, 2008 at 11:19 AM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Hybrid Cars, Fuel Efficiency (MPG)

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#129 of 138 Instant MPG Display? by rst10

Apr 09, 2007 (11:16 am)

I just bought a 2005 HAH with the navigation system. I can't find an instant MPG display. Yes, I see the bar graph on the info screen, but that displays MPG in +/- 10 MPG increments. The only way I can get an instant reading with an accuracy of greater than +/- 10 MPG, is to reset the average mpg display, which is just silly. It may seem a little picky of me to not be contant with the MPG bar, but hey, I did buy a hybrid. One can reasonably assume that I have more than a passing interest in my mileage correct? The fact that this car is a hybrid and it is the first car I've bought in years that didn't have an instant mpg display to a tenth of an mpg just blows my mind.
 
Any help? Have I simply missed it? And while we're on the subject of missing data displays, have I also overlooked an outside temp display?
 
Thanks!

#130 of 138 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Apr 09, 2007 (5:09 pm)

A reporter with a large local newspaper is hoping to talk to consumers in California who purchased a hybrid vehicle this year. If you are interested in speaking to the reporter, please reply to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Thursday, April 12, 2007 with your daytime contact info. and what car you purchased.

#131 of 138 2005 HAH MPG by maverick9

Jun 08, 2007 (12:01 pm)

Disappointing, yes, but not that bad! Steady 70mph: 39 to 41. In traffic, 28 miles each way, bumper to bumper: 27.7. Vehicle has 19,000 on the clock. Only mod is K&N air filter. Use Mobil-1 5W-20.

#132 of 138 Re: 2006 HAH [redsoxfan6] by satswac

Jun 08, 2007 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: redsoxfan6 (Jul 10, 2006 1:29 pm)
I don't mean any of this as an insult to those of you who bought HAH and like them, but when I do the math, my used '04 Elantra (auto trans), that I bought with 27k mi for $10K gives me, worse case 32 mpg and best case (absolutely no lie) 36 mpg, I figured that for the cost of an HAH that averages 27-28 mpg...........it would take 10 years (with my driving distances of 20,000/year) before an HAH broke even with my Hyundai over-all costs.
By-the-way, if the HAH is so good, why is Honda going to discontinue the Accord hybrid?

#133 of 138 Long term owners by pf_flyer HOST

Aug 21, 2007 (4:54 am)

If you are a long-term hybrid owner, our Senior Editor, John O'Dell, would love to hear from you! A short email with your maintenance experiences and concerns would be great. Please send to John at jodelledmunds.com by close of business Wednesday, August 22, 2007. Be sure and include your Forums username.

#134 of 138 HAH mileage by tazman4

Sep 07, 2007 (4:28 pm)

2005 HAH bought new, 37k on it, ex-Datsun racer from the '70's, so I really drive it - love the performance. 35 plus at steady 75, 26-29 commuting in the Minneapolis metro area. Like I said, it really goes, very comfy, decent handling (not as good as my S2000). I consider it a good buy, gas accord hwy mileage in town. If you wanted a Prius, you should have bought one.

#135 of 138 Altternate Route by pf_flyer HOST

Sep 22, 2007 (4:43 am)

A Forbes.com article on the least efficient hybrids and the dreaded "hybrid premium" are the subject of today's Alternate Route entry, Boon or Bane?

#136 of 138 100 miles per gallon? by mrhowell

May 19, 2008 (6:50 pm)

Has anyone seen the blurb in the news on an Atlanta station about the 20-ish year old guy who tinkered with his Honda hybrid and added a few batteries he bought from WalMart and ended up getting 100+ mpg? Someone told me they saw it on an Atlanta station and he demonstrated how he did it. Can anyone help? I cannot seem to find it and am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Many thanks!

#137 of 138 Re: Why Buy An Accord Hybrid?!?! [mattgg1] by phrodo99

Jul 23, 2008 (9:30 am)

Replying to: mattgg1 (Jun 23, 2006 9:13 am)
Here it is 2 years later and we're in a big fuel crunch of $4 + a gallon. Well my comment to that question is to have the best of both worlds performance and economy. I can be green and still lay rubber. Actually bought this for the wife I drive a 06 GTO. In my opinion until the technology catches up this 05 HAH is awesome!

#138 of 138 Re: Why Buy An Accord Hybrid?!?! [phrodo99] by nowakj66

Jul 27, 2008 (11:19 am)

Replying to: phrodo99 (Jul 23, 2008 9:30 am)
As a HAH 2005 owner I have to second the notion that as the gas prices rise, so does my appreciation for this car.
 
I've also noticed about a 10% boost in price they fetch on the used market.

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